DR. SHANE A GAILUSHAS MD
Prescription History 1073786521
Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in Cedar Rapids, IA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SHANE A GAILUSHAS MD, an active Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery specialist practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 710 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Azelastine Hcl, which accounts for 274 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 274 | 434.9 | 12,998 | $27.84▼ below IA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 434.9 30-Day Fills 12,998 Days Supply About Azelastine Hcl: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. | |||||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 109 | 187.0 | 5,610 | $10.50▼ below IA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 187.0 30-Day Fills 5,610 Days Supply About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. | |||||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 76 | 141.0 | 4,150 | $34.87▼ below IA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 141.0 30-Day Fills 4,150 Days Supply About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. | |||||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 42 | 42.0 | 206 | $6.47▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 42.0 30-Day Fills 206 Days Supply About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. | |||||
| Azithromycin | 40 | 40.0 | 412 | $7.68▼ below IA avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 40.0 30-Day Fills 412 Days Supply About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. | |||||
| Montelukast Sodium | 32 | 90.8 | 2,723 | $11.57▼ below IA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 90.8 30-Day Fills 2,723 Days Supply About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. | |||||
| Prednisone | 31 | 31.0 | 305 | $3.34▼ below IA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 31.0 30-Day Fills 305 Days Supply About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. | |||||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 30 | 30.0 | 372 | $10.70▼ below IA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 30.0 30-Day Fills 372 Days Supply About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. | |||||
| Mupirocin | 20 | 20.0 | 227 | $6.95▼ below IA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 227 Days Supply About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. | |||||
| Omeprazole | 20 | 55.0 | 1,650 | $19.11 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 55.0 30-Day Fills 1,650 Days Supply About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. | |||||
| Cefdinir | 14 | 14.0 | 176 | $27.76 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.0 30-Day Fills 176 Days Supply About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. | |||||
| Cefadroxil | 11 | 11.0 | 94 | $9.36▼ below IA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 94 Days Supply About Cefadroxil: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Long-acting, broad-spectrum, water-soluble, CEPHALEXIN derivative. | |||||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 | 11.0 | 142 | $14.67▼ below IA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IA prescriber Averages are among IA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 142 Days Supply About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. SHANE A GAILUSHAS MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery prescribing approach at this Cedar Rapids, IA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among IA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.